Madhya Pradesh

Cabinet approves extension of Rebate in Taxes on Export of Garments and Made-ups

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for continuation of Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) from 1st April, 2020 onward until such time that the scheme is merged with Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP).

Textiles Ministry Sets up Emergency Control Room to Monitor Production and Supply of Medical Textiles

The Ministry of Textiles has set up an Emergency Control Room to monitor production and supply of medical textiles (N-95 mask, Body Coveralls and meltblown fabric) which are required in connection with Covid-19.

Payroll Reporting in India – A Formal Employment Perspective

The National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has released the press note on Employment

Scientists of ARI, Pune develop biofortified, high protein wheat variety

Scientists of ARI, Pune develop biofortified, high protein wheat variety

MACS 4028, a semi-dwarf variety, has shown the superior and stable yielding ability

It is resistant to stem rust, leaf rust, foliar aphids, root aphids, and brown wheat mite

Scientists from Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), Pune, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, have developed a biofortified durum wheat variety MACS 4028, which shows high protein content.

IIT Bombay INSPIRE fellow developing quantum chemistry based software useful for radiation therapy

IIT Bombay INSPIRE fellow developing quantum chemistry based software useful for radiation therapy

Dr. Dutta’s research group in IIT Bombay is a collaboration of chemists, computer scientists, and engineers

CIPET to providing Skilling 5 Lakh persons and 5 Lakh industries in 2019-2024 period, against 3 Lakh each in previous 5 years: Shri. Gowda

Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers Shri DV Sadananda Gowda informed the Members of Consultative Committee of his ministry that Central

Conversion of Barren Land into Arable Land

As per the Desertification and Land Degradation Atlas of India, prepared by the Space Applications Centre for the period 2011-2013, 96.4 million hectares i.e. 29.32% of the Total Geographical Area of the country is undergoing the process of desertification/

IUSSTF - Viterbi Program creates long-term S&T linkages between India & US

IUSSTF - Viterbi Program creates long-term S&T linkages between India & US

14 students will undertake a research internship at Viterbi School of Engineering, University of Southern California, LA, USA

Internship would commence from mid-May for a period of 8 weeks

Discontinuation of BS-IV Vehicles

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, vide GSR 178 (E) dated 20th February, 2018 had notified that new motor vehicles conforming to Emission Standard Bharat Stage-IV manufactured before the 1st April, 2020

Functioning of Central Waqf Board/Council

Central Waqf Council (CWC) is an advisory body to the Central Government, State Governments and the State Waqf Boards on the issues of due administration of Auqaf and working of the Waqf Boards.

Implementation of Prime Minister’s 15 Point Programme by M/o Minorty Affairs

Implementation of Prime Minister’s 15 Point Programme by M/o Minorty Affairs

The Programme Provides that, Wherever Possible, 15% of Targets and Outlays Under Various Schemes Should be Earmarked for Minorities

Evaluation of the Performance of Schemes/Initiatives is a Continuous Process

Increase in Number of Haj Pilgrims

Increase in Number of Haj Pilgrims

Funds for Construction of Haj Houses

“Public Order” and “Police” are State subjects as per the provisions of the Constitution. The responsibility of maintaining law and order, registration and prosecution of crimes against all citizens including minorities,

Additional Travel Advisory for Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

In continuation of the travel advisory issued on 11th March, 2020 and 16th March, 2020, the following additional advisory is issued:

Usage of Modern Contraceptives

India’s modern contraceptive usage is 47.8% as per NFHS IV (2015-16). Details of modern contraceptive usage in the country and in the States/ UTs are given below:

Elimination of Tuberculosis

Status of targets for the year 2019, as per indicators in the National Strategic Plan (2017-25) are:

Medical Facilities in Rural Areas

There is some shortfall in the number of medical facilities in position vis-à-vis requirement in the rural areas of the country.

Medical Facilities in Rural Areas

There is some shortfall in the number of medical facilities in position vis-à-vis requirement in the rural areas of the country.

Medical Facilities in Rural Areas

There is some shortfall in the number of medical facilities in position vis-à-vis requirement in the rural areas of the country.

Update on COVID-19: Advisories and Guidelines for Containment and Prevention

Cabinet Secretary took a review meeting of concerned officials from various Ministries/Departments, here today.

Emergency Medical Rooms at Railway Stations

Central Railway has identified 26 railway stations of Mumbai Division for providing Emergency Medical Rooms. Out of these 26 stations,

FDI in Railways

Till 22nd August, 2014, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Railway Sector was restricted only to “Mass Rapid Transport System”. However, FDI has now been opened up/permitted in the following activities/areas of Railway Infrastructure (100% on automatic route) under the extant FDI Policy of Government since 22 August, 2014 :-

Flexi Fare System

During the eight months period from 1st July 2019 to 29th February 2020, approximately 28.93 Lakh berths remained vacant in Rajdhani, Shatabdi and Duronto type trains having flexi fare. Two months, in this period are lean period in which the occupancy of all trains generally remains low.

Export of Petroleum Products

The product-wise export details of petroleum products during 2018-19 is given below:-

Special Recruitment Drive

By virtue of Entry 9 and 41 of State List in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India, the respective States are required to implement the provisions relating to reservation for Persons with Disabilities

Union HRD Minister chairs a meeting on Research in Indian Traditional Knowledge Systems and its application to solve contemporary problems in New Delhi

Union HRD Minister chairs a meeting on Research in Indian Traditional Knowledge Systems and its application to solve contemporary problems in New Delhi

Traditional Indian knowledge system can help find cost-effective solutions to national & global problems

Union Human Resource Development Minister Shri Ramesh PokhriyalNishank chaired a meeting on Research in Indian Traditional Knowledge Systems in New Delhi today.

Lt Gen Anup Banerji takes charge as DG AFMS

Lt Gen Anup Banerji assumed office as Director General, Armed Forces Medical Services (DG AFMS) today. An alumnus of the prestigious Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, the General Officer is reputed to be an outstanding cardiologist and an exceptional administrator. He has held various important clinical and staff positions during his illustrious career in AFMS.

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh pays Homage to former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri in Tashkent

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh today paid floral tributes to former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri at his statue at Shastri street in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Shastri Ji breathed his last in Tashkent on January 11, 1966 a day after the Tashkent Agreement was signed between India and Pakistan post 1965 War.

The Army Aviation Corps Celebrated its Thirty Fourth Raising Day

The Army Aviation Corps celebrated its Thirty Fourth Raising Day on 01 Nov 2019. To mark this occasion, a Wreath Laying Ceremony was held at National War Memorial, India Gate, New Delhi. Wreaths were laid by Lt Gen Anjan Mukharjee (Retd) and Maj Gen AK Suri, ADG Army Aviation, in presence of host of serving and retired aviation personnel.

Air Marshal Manavendra Singh AVSM VrC VSM

Air Marshal Manavendra Singh AVSM VrC VSM

Assumes Charge as Director General Inspection and Safety

Air Marshal Manavendra Singh, AVSM VrC VSM, took over as Director General Inspection and Safety, Air Headquarters RK Puram on 01 Nov 2019.

Chancellor of Germany calls on the President

Dr Angela Merkel, the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany called on the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, at Rashtrapati Bhavan today

Cabinet approves Signing of the TOR provide tax assistance to Swaziland

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Signing of Terms of Reference (TOR) governing the engagement of the designated Indian Expert to provide tax assistance to Swaziland (now known as Eswatini) under the Tax Inspectors Without Borders Programme between India and Eswatini.

Cabinet approves MoU between India and France on technical bilateral cooperation in the field of new and renewable energy

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and France on technical bilateral cooperation in the field of new and renewable energy. The MoU was signed on 3rd October, 2018.

Boost to Metro Rail connectivity in Bhopal

Boost to Metro Rail connectivity in Bhopal

Cabinet approves Bhopal Metro Rail Project comprising two corridors

(i) Karond Circle to AIIMS (ii) Bhadbhada Square to RatnagiriTiraha

Gen-X star Bhumi Pednekar talks about breaking stereotypes at IFFI 2017!

Bhumi Pednekar has been breaking stereotypes even before the release of her debut film, Dum Laga Ke Haisha, which was highly acclaimed and won her the Filmfare award for Best Debut female. The actress next chose films likeToilet: Ek Prem Katha and Shubh Mangal Savdhan both of which talked about unconventional subjects.

Mukesh Chhabra hosts a special master-class at IFFI 2017!

Renowned casting director, Mukesh Chhabra has made a substantial contribution to Indian cinema by introducing some of the most remarkable talents in the country to the world. Having worked closely with award-winning filmmakers for landmark movies, the cinephile today conducted a master-class at the prestigious International Film Festival of India, 2017.

‘Crowding the Social Media: Is Documentary the only source of Genuine Information’

Open Forum session with the theme – ‘Crowding the Social Media: Is Documentary the only source of Genuine Information’ was attended by Manish Desai, DG, Films Division, Siraj Syed, Senior Journalist, Dheep Joy Mampilly, Deputy Director (Social Media Cell) PIB; social media experts and aspiring documentary filmmakers. The session was moderated by Shashwat Gupta Ray, (Resident Editor – Gomantak Times).

Filmmaker Atanu Mukherjee promotes ‘Rukh’ at IFFI 2017 Day 7

Over the years, IFFI has gained the reputation of being one of the most awaited events amongst cinema lovers from around the globe. It’s an attempt to weave the audience and filmmakers through a narrative that combines culture, language and the heritage of different visions.

Madhya Pradesh

Cabinet approves extension of Rebate in Taxes on Export of Garments and Made-ups

Cabinet approves extension of Rebate in Taxes on Export of Garments and Made-ups

Textiles Ministry Sets up Emergency Control Room to Monitor Production and Supply of Medical Textiles

Textiles Ministry Sets up Emergency Control Room to Monitor Production and Supply of Medical Textiles

Payroll Reporting in India – A Formal Employment Perspective

Payroll Reporting in India – A Formal Employment Perspective

Scientists of ARI, Pune develop biofortified, high protein wheat variety

Scientists of ARI, Pune develop biofortified, high protein wheat varietyMACS 4028, a semi-dwarf variety, has shown the superior and stable yielding abilityIt is resistant to stem rust, leaf rust, foliar aphids, root aphids, and brown wheat mite

IIT Bombay INSPIRE fellow developing quantum chemistry based software useful for radiation therapy

IIT Bombay INSPIRE fellow developing quantum chemistry based software useful for radiation therapyDr. Dutta’s research group in IIT Bombay is a collaboration of chemists, computer scientists, and engineers

CIPET to providing Skilling 5 Lakh persons and 5 Lakh industries in 2019-2024 period, against 3 Lakh each in previous 5 years: Shri. Gowda

CIPET to providing Skilling 5 Lakh persons and 5 Lakh industries in 2019-2024 period, against 3 Lakh each in previous 5 years: Shri. Gowda

Conversion of Barren Land into Arable Land

Conversion of Barren Land into Arable Land

IUSSTF - Viterbi Program creates long-term S&T linkages between India & US

IUSSTF - Viterbi Program creates long-term S&T linkages between India & US14 students will undertake a research internship at Viterbi School of Engineering, University of Southern California, LA, USAInternship would commence from mid-May for a period of 8 weeks

Discontinuation of BS-IV Vehicles

Discontinuation of BS-IV Vehicles

Functioning of Central Waqf Board/Council

Functioning of Central Waqf Board/Council

Implementation of Prime Minister’s 15 Point Programme by M/o Minorty Affairs

Implementation of Prime Minister’s 15 Point Programme by M/o Minorty AffairsThe Programme Provides that, Wherever Possible, 15% of Targets and Outlays Under Various Schemes Should be Earmarked for MinoritiesEvaluation of the Performance of Schemes/Initiatives is a Continuous Process

Increase in Number of Haj Pilgrims

Increase in Number of Haj PilgrimsFunds for Construction of Haj Houses

Additional Travel Advisory for Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

Additional Travel Advisory for Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

Usage of Modern Contraceptives

Usage of Modern Contraceptives

Elimination of Tuberculosis

Elimination of Tuberculosis

Medical Facilities in Rural Areas

Medical Facilities in Rural Areas

Medical Facilities in Rural Areas

Medical Facilities in Rural Areas

Medical Facilities in Rural Areas

Medical Facilities in Rural Areas

Update on COVID-19: Advisories and Guidelines for Containment and Prevention

Update on COVID-19: Advisories and Guidelines for Containment and Prevention

Emergency Medical Rooms at Railway Stations

Emergency Medical Rooms at Railway Stations

FDI in Railways

FDI in Railways

Flexi Fare System

Flexi Fare System

Export of Petroleum Products

Export of Petroleum Products

Special Recruitment Drive

Special Recruitment Drive

Union HRD Minister chairs a meeting on Research in Indian Traditional Knowledge Systems and its application to solve contemporary problems in New Delhi

Union HRD Minister chairs a meeting on Research in Indian Traditional Knowledge Systems and its application to solve contemporary problems in New DelhiTraditional Indian knowledge system can help find cost-effective solutions to national & global problems

Lt Gen Anup Banerji takes charge as DG AFMS

Lt Gen Anup Banerji takes charge as DG AFMS

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh pays Homage to former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri in Tashkent

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh pays Homage to former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri in Tashkent

The Army Aviation Corps Celebrated its Thirty Fourth Raising Day

The Army Aviation Corps Celebrated its Thirty Fourth Raising Day

Air Marshal Manavendra Singh AVSM VrC VSM

Air Marshal Manavendra Singh AVSM VrC VSMAssumes Charge as Director General Inspection and Safety

Chancellor of Germany calls on the President

Chancellor of Germany calls on the President

Cabinet approves Signing of the TOR provide tax assistance to Swaziland

Cabinet approves Signing of the TOR provide tax assistance to Swaziland

Cabinet approves MoU between India and France on technical bilateral cooperation in the field of new and renewable energy

Cabinet approves MoU between India and France on technical bilateral cooperation in the field of new and renewable energy

Boost to Metro Rail connectivity in Bhopal

Boost to Metro Rail connectivity in BhopalCabinet approves Bhopal Metro Rail Project comprising two corridors (i) Karond Circle to AIIMS (ii) Bhadbhada Square to RatnagiriTiraha

Gen-X star Bhumi Pednekar talks about breaking stereotypes at IFFI 2017!

Mukesh Chhabra hosts a special master-class at IFFI 2017!

‘Crowding the Social Media: Is Documentary the only source of Genuine Information’

Filmmaker Atanu Mukherjee promotes ‘Rukh’ at IFFI 2017 Day 7

Sushant Singh Rajput & Shekhar Kapur hosts an engaging Master-class at IFFI 2017.

نڈومان ونکوبار جزائر کے دفاع کی مشقیں

गृह मंत्रालय कल बहु-राज्यीय मॉक सुनामी अभ्यास 2017 का संचालन करेगा

Scientists of ARI, Pune develop biofortified, high protein wheat variety

MACS 4028, a semi-dwarf variety, has shown the superior and stable yielding ability

It is resistant to stem rust, leaf rust, foliar aphids, root aphids, and brown wheat mite

IIT Bombay INSPIRE fellow developing quantum chemistry based software useful for radiation therapy

Dr. Dutta’s research group in IIT Bombay is a collaboration of chemists, computer scientists, and engineers

IUSSTF - Viterbi Program creates long-term S&T linkages between India & US

14 students will undertake a research internship at Viterbi School of Engineering, University of Southern California, LA, USA

Internship would commence from mid-May for a period of 8 weeks

Implementation of Prime Minister’s 15 Point Programme by M/o Minorty Affairs

The Programme Provides that, Wherever Possible, 15% of Targets and Outlays Under Various Schemes Should be Earmarked for Minorities

Evaluation of the Performance of Schemes/Initiatives is a Continuous Process

Increase in Number of Haj Pilgrims

Funds for Construction of Haj Houses

Union HRD Minister chairs a meeting on Research in Indian Traditional Knowledge Systems and its application to solve contemporary problems in New Delhi

Traditional Indian knowledge system can help find cost-effective solutions to national & global problems

Air Marshal Manavendra Singh AVSM VrC VSM

Assumes Charge as Director General Inspection and Safety

Boost to Metro Rail connectivity in Bhopal

Cabinet approves Bhopal Metro Rail Project comprising two corridors

(i) Karond Circle to AIIMS (ii) Bhadbhada Square to RatnagiriTiraha